Team Leader – Fund Accounting

Vivea Business Park, Mauritius
Full-Time · Permanent · On-site

Experience: 5+ Years
Languages: English & French
Closing Date: 30 April 2026

About Renesis Financial Services

Renesis Financial Services Ltd is a licensed Management Company regulated by the Mauritius Financial Services Commission (FSC). We provide specialised global business, fund administration, and corporate administration services to an international client base, operating within one of Africa’s most respected financial jurisdictions.

As our funds business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced and capable Team Leader – Fund Accounting to strengthen our technical delivery, support our people, and ensure the highest standards of accuracy, control, and client service across our fund accounting function.

The role

The opportunity

Are you an experienced fund accounting professional ready to take the next step into a leadership role? We are looking for a detail-oriented, technically strong, and solutions-driven Team Leader – Fund Accounting to oversee the day-to-day delivery of fund accounting services for a portfolio of structures and investment vehicles.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of fund structures and international clients, including Variable Capital Companies (VCCs), Cayman funds, and other investment holding and fund vehicles, while giving you the opportunity to lead a team, review complex deliverables, and contribute to the continued development of our fund accounting function. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining service excellence, strengthening controls, and supporting operational efficiency in a regulated environment.

What you will do

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the day-to-day fund accounting activities for an assigned portfolio of clients and fund structures
• Review and oversee the maintenance of general ledgers for assigned funds, including:
  • trade bookings (purchases, sales, and corporate actions)
  • recording of income such as dividends and interest
  • processing of expenses, fees, charges, FX transactions, and revaluations
• Review and validate daily, weekly, monthly, or periodic NAV calculations in line with fund mandates, constitutional documents, and agreed reporting deadlines
• Oversee the preparation of complete NAV packs and supporting schedules for internal review and client approval
• Supervise the calculation and booking of management fees, performance fees, administration fees, custodian fees, and other accruals
• Review annual and interim financial statements prepared under IFRS or other relevant GAAP, ensuring technical accuracy and consistency with the applicable fund structure
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, responding to audit queries and coordinating the delivery of supporting schedules and explanations
• Oversee and review bank, custodian, and broker reconciliations, ensuring breaks are investigated, resolved promptly, and escalated where required
• Support the preparation of accounting information and schedules for regulatory and reporting requirements linked to fund structures and investment vehicles
• Work closely with internal stakeholders including Corporate Administration, Compliance, Client Relationship teams, and third-party service providers
• Guide, coach, and support junior team members, including fund accountants and trainees, while reviewing work and promoting technical development
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, procedures, and service level expectations across all deliverables
• Identify and implement process improvements, including enhancements to templates, controls, checklists, and automation tools
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and fund information at all times.

Who We are looking for

Candidate profile

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• A professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, or CFA, whether completed or in progress, would be a strong advantage

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fund accounting, fund administration, audit, or a similar role within a Management Company, Global Business, or Fund Administration environment
• Proven experience in reviewing accounting records, NAVs, financial statements, and reconciliations for investment structures
• Practical exposure to Variable Capital Companies (VCCs) is required
• Strong understanding of different investment licences and the related operational or reporting implications in a regulated financial services environment
• Experience working with Cayman funds is required or highly advantageous
• Prior experience in a team lead, checker, reviewer, or supervisory capacity would be a strong advantage
• Familiarity with cross-functional interaction involving compliance, corporate administration, and client servicing teams is desirable

Systems knowledge

• Proficiency in Excel and fund accounting / administration systems is essential
• Hands-on experience with PAXUS software is highly desirable
• Experience with other similar fund administration, accounting, or portfolio management software will also be considered a strong advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of double-entry accounting, NAV principles, fund structures, and financial statements
• Good understanding of open-ended and closed-ended funds, private equity or alternative investment structures, and related accounting treatments
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of numerical accuracy
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, manage deadlines, and review work effectively under pressure
• Ability to investigate issues thoroughly and apply sound judgement when escalating matters
• Confident communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with clients, auditors, and internal stakeholders
• A collaborative and supportive leadership style, with the ability to guide junior colleagues and contribute positively to team performance.

Languages

• Full professional fluency in English and French, both written and spoken, is strongly preferred given our international client base and stakeholder environment

What we offer

Why join Renesis Financial Services?

• Regulated, professional environment with exposure to sophisticated fund and global business structures
• Opportunity to lead within a growing and technically diverse fund accounting function
• Broad exposure to international clients, investment vehicles, and multi-jurisdictional structures
• Supportive and collaborative team environment with real opportunities for progression and professional development
• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Internationally oriented workplace serving clients across multiple jurisdictions.

Apply now

Ready to take the next step?

Send your CV and cover letter to our recruitment team at: contact@renesis.mu

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Subject line: Team Leader – Fund Accounting Application – [Your Name]
Closing Date: 30 April 2026

Renesis Financial Services Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are treated with strict confidentiality.